Chambodut, Father Louis, C.M., Galveston, Texas, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C,M,, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1861 June 6

Odin's letter of May 21 has been received and he sees with pleasure that Texas is dear to him yet. Times are becoming harder every day in Galveston. Money is not to be had, and bills, distressed laborers, etc. are crowding at his door. All the Ursulines are well. Father Charles Padey has not come yet. Colonel Sheldon has Odin's two greys and carriage. No deposits now but those who have money with Odin come to get it. Mr. Reybaud has paid $200. Marchand deposited $83.80 and Chambodut gave the check on P. Rotchford for the same amount. Mrs. Chapuy Chapuis has deposited no money yet. The Brothers of Christian Doctrine are doing well and their school is increasing. They have 65 boys. He wrote the priests of Victoria that they had been requested to visit Lavaca, Powder-Horn and even Matagorda. He is glad to learn that Father Claude M. Dubuis, C.M. is much better and he hopes that Odin will not keep him long. :: VI-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.